Blood DK or prot. Pala?
I’ve decided to switch from DPS to tanking because of the current tank shortage in M+.
Right now I’m playing an Unholy DK at ilvl 275 with around 2.7k M+ score, but I also have a level 84 Paladin that I’m currently gearing/leveling up. I’ve always played Ret on the Paladin, but recently tried tanking on it as well.
So far I actually enjoy the playstyle of both tanks. The only thing that feels a bit stressful to me on Blood DK is how extreme the health bar spikes can be compared to other tanks.
I know posts like this can drift a bit into “what should I play?” territory, which I know is close to breaking the usual recommendation rules, but I’m mainly looking for more general information and experiences regarding the classes themselves in higher M+ keys.
How do Blood DK and Prot Paladin currently perform in higher keys in Season 1? Which one feels smoother or less stressful to play and heal around? I’d especially love to hear opinions from experienced tanks and healers about overall survivability, group utility, performance scaling, and what tends to feel more comfortable for healers in practice.
The main reason for switching is honestly just time efficiency. I can’t play a huge amount, and I got tired of sitting around waiting forever for invites as DPS. Figured I’d rather become part of the solution instead of part of the problem and finally learn how to tank properly.